THE POLICE BAFFLED.

Wanganui Herald, Volume XXXXVI, Issue 13526, 7 November 1911, Page 5

THE POLICE BAFFLED.

THE 6LEBE MURDER MYSTERY Pres* Association.—Telegraph,—Copyright. SYDNEY, November 6. Tlie murder mastery continues to baffle the whole army of police and detectives. The only clue is a statement by a lady in the shop beneath Trevascus’s room, that on Tuesday a well-dressed young man called at Trevaseus’s. She heard a bump, but took no notice. She saw the man afterwards, and he appeared agitated and trembling. She did not attach much importance to the fact until informed of Saturday’s discovery. Trevascus is described os a cantankerous man, having many enemies. Exactly what profession he followed is not stated. Ho appears to have dealt in precious metals. Medical examination revealed nine distinct wounds on the head. A STRANGE VISITOR. SYDNEY, November 6. The police found a letter in Trevaecus’g room signed “Fisher,” which purported to come from Emu Plains, stating, that he would call at 9.30 on Monday night. The deceased’s neighbour was with him at that time, and he says a man called, but, seeing him, declined Lo come in, saying ho had forgotten his bag and would call later. He did not come again that night. Trevascus was nervous, and pressed the neighbour to stay till a late hour. The police are unable to trace Fisher at Emu Plains. REWARD FOR MURDERER. Received November 7, 9.10 a.m. SYDNEY, November 7. The Government is offering a reward of £250 for Trevascus’ murderer. The police ' are convinced that robbery wa« the motive ’for the crime.